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ESSEX
124 RIVINGTON STREET Manhattan NY 10002
Health Inspection Grade B
Score: 15
Official health department data. Inspected 2025-04-29; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
2 findings at the latest imported inspection (2025-04-29), including 2 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2025-04-29: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Grade B. Score: 15. Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Critical: 05D — No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Critical: 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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